How to Get a Project Unstuck - And Fixing the Skill Gaps That Got Us Here

Learn how to revive stalled open source projects and address the underlying skill gaps in project management during this 47-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Explore case studies, principles, and potential pitfalls in getting projects back on track, even as a new contributor. Discover why many free and open source software projects struggle with delays and maintenance issues, and understand the critical role of project and product management skills for maintainers. Gain practical steps to improve software sustainability and learn about initiatives aimed at teaching essential management skills to individual contributors. Walk away with actionable strategies to address bottlenecks in project coordination, leadership, and management for the open source projects you care about.